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CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CBAK Energy Technology ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology's ROE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) has a ROE % of -34.33% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2675 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's ROE % too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current ROE % is -34.33%. Based on the distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2675 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's ROE % compare to OESX and STI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2675 out of 3007 companies for ROE %. This places CBAK Energy Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 6.10, based on 3,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 6.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBAK Energy Technology's current ROE % is -34.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -34.33%. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5), the current ROE % is -34.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14.
GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BD5:
ROE %: -34.33%
GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €0.54 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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